Jim Klien stains

[remy11s]

I just ordered some dangler stains from the Log Cabin shop. I was wondering if I needed a thinner or reducer like I did on LMF stains. I'm sure someone on here has the answer to this kind of silly question. You guys have answered a few harder ones for me. If I do need a thinner, what would you guys recommend? Thanks in advance

Remy

 

[Dane]

You can buy the reducer from LMF, or you can just use denatured alcohol.

 

[shortstring]

I've used Dangler's stain forever. You shouldn't need any thinner.

Paul

 

[Birddog6]

It is a alcohol based stain so rubbing alcohol will thin it. Never did thin it tho & have used it for years. I put it on as dark as I can get it to go & then wash it out with rubbing alcohol on 0000 steel wool to the desired color & stop on shade darker than I want it to be.

This rifle was stained with Danglers dark brown til it was solid brown/black, then washed out.

 

[remy11s]

Thanks for the quick replies. I think I might still have some denatured alcohol around here some where. Wow, love the color of your stock. I have a bunch of steel wool, I guess I'll just have to get started and see what happens.

 

[remy11s]

Alright gentlemen, one more question. With the Klien stains, is it better to hand rub the stain into the wood or brush it on like other stains? Just want to get this one right. Should look pretty good for a $50 garage sale find when its finished.

 

[Birddog6]

I put on a pair of latex gloves & use a cotton ball or a cotton swab & just slather it on really thick & let it soak in as deep as it will go.. Leave it on there for 12 hrs or so & then start working it down. I use 0000 steel wool & just plain ol 70% rubbing alcohol, when I am working a stock down to lighten it.

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[remy11s]

Thanks, that was exactly what i was looking for. I'm gonna give it a shot tonight. I'll be sure to post some pics in return for all the help I've gotten lately from you folks on the forum.

 

[50cal.cliff]

Quick question where are you buying your Jim Klien stains? Tried to google their site but didn't find a web site.

 

[Russ T Frizzen]

The correct spelling of his name is James Klein--but he may not have a web-site.

 

[50cal.cliff]

Thanks that name brought up an interview done with him on that very subject. Here is a link! http://www.blackpowdermag.com/audio/james-klein-interview.php

 

[Birddog6]

They are Dangler stains & Jim Klein is one of the people that sells them. I usually get them at his booth at Friendship, but there are several other venders that sell ththem too. I think MBS is one of them, just look for Dangler Stains in the catalogs or online at the ML parts venders sites.

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